The Party Train

Hi there,

I created this fun little birthday card using the Clearly Besotted Stamps Full Steam Ahead set and the Full Steam Ahead Additions:

• cut out a stitched panel from kraft cardstock and add a subtle pattern with the help of the Carta Bella Petite Dot stamp and Versamark
• cut out a slightly smaller stitched panel from turquoise cardstock and add that same subtle pattern
• cut one of the Lawn Fawn Lift the Flap dies from that turquoise piece
• cut out the phone from the Lawn Fawn Selfie Frames from blue cardstock and add a yellow enamel dot
• stamp a little scene using the Clearly Besotted Stamps Full Steam Ahead set, the Full Steam Ahead Additions and Versafine Onyx Black onto a piece of watercolor paper
• color the images with Derwent Inktense Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• stamp the sentiment with Versafine Onyx Black onto a strip of kraft cardstock and adhere it with a piece of foam tape

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Flower Horse

Hi there,

we are starting a new Mixed Media Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this time I would like to show you this little horse that I decorated for my daughters room:

• cover a wooden horse with white gesso
• add color with Distress Paint Cracked Pistachio
• apply Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Old Rose Print Mini stencil
• color the roses with watered-down Lindy's Stamp Gang Magicals Salt Water Taffy
• add splatters with watered-down Distress Paint Shaded Lilac
• use little black enamel dots as eyes

I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery. 

Hugs,

Go Bananas

Hi there,

I have another fun Birthday Card to share with you as inspiration for the Addicted to Stamps and More Anything goes Challenge:

• stamp the branch, one of the super cute monkeys, the party hat and the bananas from the Clearly Besotted Stamps Cheeky Monkey stamp set with Memento (Rich Cocoa) and color the images with Prismacolor Colored Pencils and Zest-it
• use a craft knife to cut little slits to make it look like the monkey is hanging from the branch
• cut out a My Favorite Things Stitched Wonky Circle from watercolor paper and add color with Distress Inks (Tumbled Glass, Fossilized Amber, Peeled Paint) - spray on some water droplets for more texture
• mount the panel onto a cardbase cut from Gmund Beer Paper (Weizen) and use scissors to remove the excess on the right side
• stamp the sentiment from the same stamp set with the same brown ink onto a sentiment strip cut with a die from the My Favorite Things Blueprints 27 set  from Gmund Beer Paper (Weizen) and adhere it with foam tape
• add three Create a Smile Enamel Dots as final embellishment

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Joy

Hi there,

it's time for a new Christmas Challenge over on the Happy Little Stampers Blog:

• stamp one of the adorable little cats from the My Favorite Things You make my heart melt stamp set with Memento Tuxedo Black and color the image with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• cut out a stitched panel from Neenah Solar White cardstock and stamp the heart swirl from the same stamp set with Versamark and heat-emboss it with WOW! Metallic Platinum embossing powder
• cut the My Favorite Things Joy from that heat-embossed panel and cut it three more times from kraft cardstock
• layer the pieces on top of each other and puzzle them back into the openings
• stamp some snowflakes from the same stamp set with Altenew Crisp Ink Rose Quartz, add an enamel dot on tip of the "j" and adhere some Pretty Pink Posh Pink Blush sequins as final embellishments

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Happy Birthday Cupcake Monster

Hi there,

a while back Gerda Steiner has created the wonderful Coffee Monster stamp set and this is my first project using one of those fun little creatures:

• color one of the adorable monsters from the Gerda Steiner Designs Coffee Monster stamp set with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and a damp watercolor brush
• add some highlights with a white gel pen and some texture with a Staedtler Fineliner
• cut out a stitched rectangle from watercolor paper and stamp the cupcake stand from the My Favorite Things Happy Hippos set with Versafine (Onyx Black) and color them with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens as well
• stamp the sentiment from the Gerda Steiner Designs Just Sentiments set with three colors of Altenew Crisp Ink (Emerald, Lagoon, Volcano Lake) to create an ombre effect
• apply Altenew Crisp Ink (Volcano Lake) through the Tim Holtz Layering Stencil Bubble and ink up the edges of the panel with that same ink
• adhere the panel to a turquoise cardbase and add some grey enamel dots as final embellishments

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Thanks

Hi there,

we are starting a new Photo Inspiration Challenge on the Addicted to Stamps and More Blog and I created this colorful thank you card:

• stamp some shapes from the Altenew Simple Flowers set with Altenew Crisp Ink (Lavender Fields, Parrot, Puffy Heart) on a stitched panel - I used the Masking Technique and my Mini MISTI for this
• cut out the CUTplorations thanks twice - once from black and once white cardstock
• layer both sentiment pieces on top of each other with a slight offset to create a shadow
• add some Wink of Stella Clear Glitter on top
• add some Create a Smile Enamel Stickers as final embellishment

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Laundry Cat

Hi there,

the Gerda Steiner Designs February/March Digital Stamp Bundle is available and this is my first creation using one of the fabulous images:

• color the adorable Cat on Laundry Basket which is available as part of the February/March Digital Stamp Bundle with Copic, Delta, DIY and Touch Twin Brush Markers
• cut a stitched panel from watercolor paper and stamp a little scene using images from the Paper Smooches Squeaky Clean set and Versafine (Onyx Black)
• color these background images with Stabilo Aquacolor Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• stamp the sentiment from the Gerda Steiner Designs Monster Fun set with Versafine (Imperial Purple)
• add little tiles with the help of the Memory Box Distressed Grid stencil and Distress Ink (Pumice Stone)
• add Glossy Accents to the washing machine door and add a little yellow enamel dot as its handle
• mount the panel onto a kraft cardbase

Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Go get carried away

Hi there,

Gerda Steiner Designs has published the new January/February Digital Stamp Bundle and this is my first creation using the adorable Balloon Bear image:

• color the Gerda Steiner Designs Balloon Bear image available as part of the January/February Digital Stamp Bundle with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• add details with a white gel pen
• stamp the sentiment from the Mama Elephant Carried away set with Versafine (Imperial Purple) onto a banner cut from Neenah Desert Storm cardstock with the help of one of the dies from the My Favorite Things Blueprints 27 set
• cut another banner from patterned paper from the My Favorite Things Hearts and Stripes 6x6 paper pad
• mount the stitched square onto a Neenah Desert Strom kraft cardbase
• add three Doodlebug Design Sprinkles Enamel Dots (Silver) as final embellishments

Hope to see you again next Tuesday.

Yours,

Upside Down Flamingo

Hi there,

I would like to show you this fun flamingo card using a new Digital Stamp from Gerda Steiner Designs:

• create a background on a stitched square panel of watercolor paper using Distress Markers and the Distress Marker Spritzer
• color the Gerda Steiner Designs Different Perspective Flamingo with the same pink markers and a watercolor brush
• add Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay to the feathery parts and Glossy Accents to the beak
• stamp a custom-made sentiment using the Stampendous Tiny Alpha stamp set and Versafine (Smokey Gray)
• mat the anel onto pink cardstock before adhering it to a cardbase
• add some Create a Smile enamel stickers as final embellishments

Alphabet Challenge - P for Pretty in Pink

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #445 - CAS

Time out Challenge #67 - Theme of Breast Cancer Awareness and/or Friendship - Optional Technique Twist: Embossing and/or use pink

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #29 - Anything goes

Craft your passion Challenge #332 - Anything goes

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #72 - Anything goes

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Love Birds

Hi there,

it's time for the Stamp Tramps September Blog Hop over at Skipping Stones Design and this is my creation:

• create a background with Alcohol Inks (Pink Sherbet, Raspberry, Wild Plum) and Alcohol Ink Blending Solution on a piece of Lanavanguard
• cut out a heart from a white cardbase
• adhere the Alcohol Ink panel behind the cutout
• stamp the Love Birds from the Skipping Stones Design Let it be set with Archival Ink (Black Soot) - I used my MISTI because the Lanavanguard is a rather slick surface and I didn't want to mess things up
• use Delta Markers and the Distress Marker Spritzer to customize Doodlebug Design Sprinkles (Lily White)

House of Cards September Challenge - Add a Bird

CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge #189

CAS Mix Up September Challenge (Stamping + Marbling +Alcohol Inked Enamel Dots)

You can win one stamp set of your choice. The winner will be announced next Friday.
In order to win you must  subscribe to the Skipping Stones Design Blog and like our Facebook page. You must also leave a comment on each blog in the hop and for extra entries you can follow those blogs.
Please, enjoy the rest of the hop.

SSD
Martha Lucia
Jessie
Cornelia
Debra
Ilina
❤❤ Tanja ❤❤

Yours,

Stardust on Fairy Wings

Hi there,

we are starting a new Challenge over at the A Day for Daisies Blog and we would like to see some glitter on your project:

• color the A Day for Daisies Bitsy Bug Lily with Delta and Touch Twin Brush Markers
• cover the wings with Quickie Glue and sprinkle Distress Glitter (Clear Rock Candy) on top
• create a background on a stitched watercolor paper panel with Peerless Watercolors
• stamp the sentiment from the Lili of the Valley Fairy Sentiments set with Versafine (Onyx Black) 
• add a strip of purple foiled cardstock to the left of the card and three DIY enamel dots as final embellishments

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Anything goes

Cute Card Thursday Challenge #430 - Little Bugs/Butterflies

CAS on Sunday Challenge #85 - Butterflies

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #22 - Anything goes

Have a day for daisies.

Friends give Color to our Lives

Hi there,

it is challenge time over at the Skipping Stones Design Blog and we would like you to use 4 embellishments on your project:

• stamp the elephant from Skipping Stones Design Elephant End several times onto a stitched panel using Memento (Gray Flannel)
• color the images and the background with Delta, Touch Twin Brush Markers and a white gel pen
• add a white line around all images to make them stand out against the light grey background
• add a strip of black cardstock and a broader strip of patterned paper from the Avery Elle Everyday Collection to the left side of the cardpanel before adhering it to a white cardbase
• stamp the sentiment from Skipping Stones Design Healing Wings with Versamark onto a strip of black cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• add 4 Create a Smile Enamel Shapes as embellishments

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper May 2016 Challenge

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #64 - Include an Animal

Paper Creator Challenge #47 - Anything goes

Send a Smile 4 Kids Challenge - Bright Colors

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #20 - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anything goes 

I can't wait to see your creations in the gallery.

Yours,

Dare to be creative Tag

Hi there,

it is Stencil Sunday and the start of a new Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog and I have another multi-layered Alcohol Ink Tag for you:

• cut a tag from Lanavanguard paper with the Sizzix Tag Collection and create an ombre background with Alcohol Inks (Lemonade, Sunshine Yellow, Sunset Orange)
• apply Alcohol Blending Solution through the ARTplorations Leaf Prints with an Ink Blending Tool to remove some of the ink and create a subtle pattern
• stamp the script and the numbers from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements with VersaMagic (Cloud White, Oasis Green), a swirl from the STAMPlorations Distressed Floral Swirls with VersaMagic (Sahara Sand) and the sentiment from STAMPlorations Subway Art Builders: Create with VersaMagic (Midnight Black)
• cover the stamping with clear embossing powder - make sure to limit the use of the heat tool to a minimum because Yupo is plastic and will curl if heated too long
• add some burlap ribbon through the hole of the tag, staple it together using the Tiny Attacher and adhere a Doodlebug Design Bumblebee Enamel Dot on top

I would like to take part in the following challenges:

Come and get it Challenge #108 - Favorite Technqiue (Embossing)

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Make your own Background

Make sure to join our Mixed Media Challenge over at the STAMPlorations Blog. The theme is always anything mixed media except a card. You must use at least one stencil (any brand) in your project. The Linky closes at the end of the month.

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Alcohol Ink Backgrounds IV - One of a kind Dino

Hi there,

this is the fourth and last part of my little series for the Karten-Kunst-Blog and it is all about Alcohol Ink Backgrounds. Today, we are creating a bubbly background:

• cut out a tag from Lanavanguard Paper using the Clearly Besotted Rounded Tag die
• drip the Alcohol Inks (Aqua, Pool, Stonewashed, Sailboat Blue) directly onto the paper and watch how they form concentric circles
• stamp the adorbale dinosaur from the Lawn Fawn Critters from the Past stamp set with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Du bist ... with VersaMagic (Midnight Black)
• color the image with Delta Markers and DIY Alcohol Ink Markers and add dots with a white gel pen
• thread a piece of Linen Ribbon through the hole of the tag, secure it with the help of the Tiny Attacher and add an enamel dot as final embellishment

613 Avenue Create Challenge #165 - Anything goes

Naughty or Nice Challenge #25: At The Movies

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Simon says anthing goes


Thanks for stopping by.

Yours,

Alcohol Ink Backgrounds III - Happy Birthday Turtle

Hi there,

this is the third part of my little series for the Karten-Kunst-Blog and it is all about Alcohol Ink Backgrounds. Today, we are creating a background by lifting Alcohol Ink through a Stencil:

• cut out a tag from Lanavanguard Paper using the Clearly Besotted Rounded Tag die
• apply Alcohol Inks (Aqua, Sailboat Blue, Indigo) with an Alcohol Ink Applicator
• remove some ink through the Memory Box Wave stencil with the help of Alcohol Blending Solution and an Ink Blending Tool
• stamp the cute turtle from the Lawn Fawn Critters in the Sea stamp set with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Inchie-Grüße 2 with VersaMagic (Midnight Black)
• color the image with Delta Markers and DIY Alcohol Ink Markers
• thread a piece of Linen Ribbon through the hole of the tag, secure it with the help of the Tiny Attacher and add an enamel dot as final embellishment

Allsorts Challenge - Birthday Wishes

The Friday Mashup Challenge #243 - Happy Birthday Everybody

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Alcohol Ink Backgrounds II - Mushrooms

Hi there,

this is the second part of my little series for the Karten-Kunst-Blog and it is all about Alcohol Ink Backgrounds. Today, we are creating an ombre background with the Alcohol Ink Applicator:

• cut out a tag from Lanavanguard Paper using the Clearly Besotted Rounded Tag die
• apply Alcohol Inks (Lemonade, Sunshine Yellow, Sunset Orange) with an Alcohol Ink Applicator
• stamp the mushrooms from the Lawn Fawn Critters in the Forest stamp set with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and the sentiment from Karten-Kunst Weise Worte zum Geburtstag with VersaMagic (Midnight Black)
• color the images with Delta Markers and DIY Alcohol Ink Markers and the dots with a white gel pen
• thread a piece of Linen Ribbon through the hole of the tag, secure it with the help of the Tiny Attacher and add an enamel dot as final embellishment

Creative Craft Cottage Challenge #57 - Tag you're it!


I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Pink Stickhorse

Hi there,

we are starting a new Challenge over at the A Day for Daisies Blog and the we would like you to "add a Touch of Wood" to your project:

• color the A Day for Daisies Stick Horse Pink with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens, a damp paint brush and Wink of Stella Clear Glitter
• add stitching to a rectangular piece of balsa wood using one of the My Favorite Things Homespun Stitch Lines
• stamp the Lawn Fawn Woodgrain Backdrops with Versamark onto a kraft cardbase and heat-emboss it with WOW! Seafoam White embossing powder
• use My Mind's Eye Alpha Stickers for the sentiment and adhere some Create a Smile Enamel Stickers as final embellishments
• round the top corners with a 1'' corner rounder

Uniko Challenge #28 - Anything goes

Have a day for daisies.

Yours,